- 969
Oliphant, Laurence
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- Oliphant, Laurence
- Narrative of the Earl of Elgin's Mission to China and Japan. Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1859
- paper
FIRST EDITION, 2 volumes, 8vo (215 x 130mm.), (vol.1) xiv, 492pp.; (vol.2) xii, 496pp., half-titles, 5 folding maps, 20 coloured plates, illustrations in text, contemporary black pebble-grain morocco, full gilt spine, marbled endpapers, gilt edges
Provenance
William Sharp Fraser, armorial bookplate
Literature
Löwendahl 1224
Condition
A fine copy
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."